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The Key Won't Turn! (Ignition Problems)

You've just arrived at the store shopping and you're ready to head home. You put your key in the ignition and oh, no! The ignition won't turn! What do you do now?Don't panic. There are some thing...

December 13, 2020

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Fluids

Sniffing Out a Problem

Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scen...

Dec 06, 2020 Read

Windshield Wipers

In a Fog (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)

It's bad enough in cold weather when ice and snow block your visibility. Add to that fog on the ...

Nov 29, 2020 Read

Maintenance

Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Bloomington

Good vehicle care for us Bloomington residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spri...

Nov 22, 2020 Read

Windshield Wipers

A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)

Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your m...

Nov 15, 2020 Read

Windshield Wipers

Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasol...

Nov 08, 2020 Read

Windshield Wipers

Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)

When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens ...

Nov 01, 2020 Read

Fluids

The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be ...

Oct 25, 2020 Read

Steering

Steering Clear in Bloomington

Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. ...

Oct 18, 2020 Read

Timing Belt

Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)

Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for...

Oct 11, 2020 Read